Pakistan Electricity Prices to Go Up in October

Electricity consumers in Pakistan should prepare for higher bills in October 2025, as the Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) mechanism shifts once again. According to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) hearing held on Monday, a net increase of Rs. 1.98 per unit will apply in the upcoming month 🔌.

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Why Are Electricity Bills Going Up?

In September 2025, a negative FCA of Rs. 1.79 per unit provided temporary relief.
From October 2025, that adjustment will no longer apply.
Instead, a positive FCA of Rs. 0.19 per unit (for August generation costs) will be charged.

📊 This transition results in a cumulative hike of Rs. 1.98 per unit for most electricity users across Pakistan.

Details from NEPRA & CPPA-G

The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) presented its petition to NEPRA, explaining:

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Reference cost for August: Rs. 7.3149 per unit.
Actual cost of generation: Rs. 7.5059 per unit.
Requested recovery: Rs. 0.1911 per kWh.

This adjustment alone will add Rs. 2.62 billion to consumers’ October bills ⚡.

Impact on Consumers & Industry

Domestic Consumers: Will see Rs. 1.98 per unit added on top of existing tariffs.
Taxes & Surcharges: Consumer representatives highlighted an 18% GST and an additional Rs. 3.23 per unit surcharge, making bills heavier.
Industrial Users: With the end of the Prime Minister’s relief package, industrial tariffs have already jumped from Rs. 29 to Rs. 35 per unit, pushing production costs higher 🏭.

Reasons Behind the Hike

Lower Hydropower Generation: In August, water shortages reduced hydropower’s share to 38.8%, compared to a reference level of 40.9%.
Reliance on Expensive Fuels: To fill the gap, Pakistan relied more on imported coal and RLNG, raising costs further.

Relief for Flood-Affected Areas

Government officials clarified that bill exemptions for flood-hit regions will be covered by the federal budget, not shifted onto other consumers 🌊.

Electricity Price Adjustment – October 2025

Factor	Value / Impact
Negative FCA (July)	– Rs. 1.79/unit
Positive FCA (August)	+ Rs. 0.19/unit
Net Increase	+ Rs. 1.98/unit
Added Burden on Bills	Rs. 2.62 billion
Industrial Tariff (post-package)	Rs. 35/unit

Key Takeaway

With October’s electricity bills, Pakistani consumers will face an unavoidable increase of Rs. 1.98 per unit. The hike reflects fuel cost adjustments, lower hydropower generation, and heavier reliance on imported fuels. For households and industries alike, the coming month will bring higher energy costs unless the government introduces new relief measures.